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    Fire inspection software

    Bluebeam if you have the plans available.
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    Chicken Barn

    Agreed for both IBC and NFPA. https://up.codes/viewer/general/int_building_code_2012/chapter/3/use-and-occupancy-classification#312 312.1 General Buildings and structures of an accessory character and miscellaneous structures not classified in any specific occupancy shall be constructed...
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    Welding shop occupancy classification

    From my experience - I would classify the space as an F-2 (see very last typical use within an F-2). 306.3 Low-Hazard Factory Industrial, Group F-2 Factory industrial uses that involve the fabrication or manufacturing of noncombustible materials which during finishing, packing or processing do...
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    Egress into a shallow pit.

    nothing specific in my opinion. It doesn't have to be accessible either since it is housing MEP equipment. All based on the 2014 FBC https://up.codes/codes/florida
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    IBC 2012 Egress Questions

    Every occupant on every story must have access to minimum of two exits (i.e., exit stairway, horizontal exit, exterior exit door). When the occupant load exceeds 500 persons access to three exits must be provided. When the occupant load exceeds 1,000 persons access to four exits must be...
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    Is there a reqirement for an open air access to an interior courtyard.

    There is no specific requirement for ventilation; however, there may be requirements related to adjacent fire resistance ratings. It seems as though this space is functioning as an egress court (similar to an exit discharge). Refer to Section 1028.4...
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    Escape Windows and Ladders, 3 questions

    I think the idea is that they use the open stair within the dwelling to gain access to the front door and therefore the exterior. Many people do have portable roll down ladders within their home to allow for egress. If they don't, it is certainly a valuable investment.
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    Escape Windows and Ladders, 3 questions

    Refer to Section R310 and R311 for some specific guidance: https://up.codes/viewer/general/int_residential_code_2012/chapter/3/building-planning#R310
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    existing building

    Technically they do not have to until some sort of renovation is to take place within the space. I would refer back to when the space was permitted and determine what code the building was designed in accordance with. If the code in which it was designed to has the same provisions that would...
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    New restaurant ownership... change of occupancy?

    No change in occupancy as the space would still be classified as an A-2 occupancy. An example of a change in occupancy would be from an office to a restaurant or from a theater to a mercantile establishment etc. Refer to Chapter 2 for a more specific defintion...
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    stairs could replace stairlifts

    Still seems as though it involves a bit of work. Also, this wouldn't address those who are wheelchair bound. Seems like a good idea for an interior two-family or single family home but not a commercial aspect. The 2010 ADA standards also would have trouble recognizing these type of steps as a...
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    Dead ends?

    You can serve for the revision through this website if you so choose: https://up.codes/viewer/general/int_plumbing_code_2012/chapter/7/sanitary-drainage#7
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    Compact Storage

    1,500 square feet is typically the design area which is used for determining the system requirements. He may be referring to this in order to determine what hazard you are designing to in the 1,500 square foot area. The Annex in NFPA 13 gives very detailed examples of the different type of use...
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    What makes a battery room?

    As guidance I would take a look at table 509 in the IBC. They specifically define a batter room that is incidental. I would suspect that a battery room is really as space that has the storage of batteries no specific sizing or quantity. That all being said, refer to Table 509 for an exact...
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    Multi-story buildings and accessibility

    There will be some portion of the renovation budget that will have to be dedicated to barrier removal but need not exceed 20% of the renovation budget. This theoretically should have been taking place over several years. I am no ADA expert but would recommend taking a look through the...
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    Means of egress design

    Every occupant on every story is required to have access to a minimum of two exits (i.e., exit stairway, exit access stairway, exterior exit door, horizontal exit, etc.) Occupants are required to have two exits from a space depending on the occupant load within the space and the common path of...
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    Free ICC Codes?

    https://up.codes/codes/general#2015
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    IRC 2015 spiral stairs for egress

    Agreed - permitted. Section R311.7 except as specified in Sections R311.7.10.1 andR311.7.10.2. R311.7.10.1 Spiral Stairways Spiral stairways are permitted, provided that the clear width at and below the handrail is not less than 26 inches (660 mm) and the walkline radius is not greater than...
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    Mezzanine a story in a town house?

    Per the 2015 IRC: R101.1 Title These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of [NAME OF JURISDICTION], and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code." [RB] MEZZANINE. An intermediate level or levels between the floor and...
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    Handrails & Non-conforming landscape staircase

    Agreed with those above - if the stair is not used as a means of egress from the home it is not required to be provided with handrails. That all being said, there is nothing in the code that states when a stair is voluntarily provided X, Y and Z apply. Therefore, in most instances, a handrail...
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    Stair pressurization acceptance testing

    Refer to NFPA 25, Testing, Maintenance and Inspection Standard. Also refer to NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems. Referenced by IBC as well: https://up.codes/viewer/general/int_building_code_2015/chapter/9/fire-protection-systems#9
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    36" parapet

    You would only need a guard at the roof if there is a roof hatch within 10 feet of the buildings edge. Being that this just an outlet there is no technical code requirement for fall protection via the guard. However, I have seen inspectors require some sort of guard at the roof edge that meets...
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    Stair Support in Exit Enclosure

    The exit stairway is designed as a shaft and is not technically building structure. Therefore, it isn;t always required to be independent of the building structure. You can shaft walls from floor to floor each level although I do not know how feasible this may be. The supporting construction...
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    HVAC: Isolation smoke damper - '68 NYC Code

    Definitely should not be using the 1968 Building Code given the date this posted. All new mechanical systems must be installed in accordance with the 2014 New York City Mechanical given Section 101.4.3 of the Administrative Provisions. https://up.codes/viewer/new_york_city/nyc_gap_2014
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    Refuse Chute

    No need to vent as per Chapter 7: https://up.codes/viewer/general/int_building_code_2015/chapter/7/fire-and-smoke-protection-features#7
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